Sarah Kibathi

Sarah Kibathi serves as a key procurement professional within the Mp-Regional Office of the Bureau of Reclamation, overseeing the acquisition of technical and environmental services critical to federal water infrastructure management. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on environmental compliance, hydraulic structure maintenance, and water resource planning, ensuring alignment with federal standards and science-based operational goals. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to sustain water supply reliability and protect aquatic ecosystems through rigorous contract administration and technical oversight of service-based acquisitions. Kibathi maintains consistent relationships with a core group of contractors, including TEPA EC, LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, and CDM FEDERAL PROGRAMS CORPORATION, which provide specialized engineering, site development, and federal program support. She frequently engages with firms offering environmental consulting, machinery leasing, and facility maintenance services, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical expertise and regulatory compliance. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven experience in federal water projects and environmental remediation. Her procurement strategy prioritizes broad market access, with 66.7% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while maintaining a strong commitment to small business participation—30.6% of contracts are awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides, and 2.8% are designated for Women-Owned Small Businesses. She actively leverages FAR 19.5 mechanisms to promote equitable opportunity without compromising technical requirements. Kibathi’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541410 (Interior Design Services), reflecting her role in managing facility planning and infrastructure aesthetics for federal water sites, alongside significant activity in NAICS 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) and 541370 (Surveying and Mapping Services). She routinely procures technical services related to habitat restoration, water quality monitoring, and geospatial analysis, demonstrating deep expertise in environmental and civil infrastructure domains.